When Grief Becomes an Excuse

A personal reflection on grace, accountability, and choosing to live again after loss There was a moment when I looked around and realized grief had touched more than my heart. It had touched my habits, my body, my patience, my home, my friendships, and even the way I answered people I loved. I could point […]

Applying Emotional Intelligence While Grieving: Learning to Listen to My Own Heart

A grief reflection from the perspective of the one who is still learning how to live with loss Recently, I have been practicing mindfulness and becoming more intentional about my emotional intelligence. Not because grief has become easier, but because I am learning that I need tools to sit with what hurts without being swallowed […]